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Converting Sliding Rear Window to Power

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Engineerlt, Dec 11, 2009.

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  1. Aug 12, 2015 at 1:38 PM
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    This is a great idea. Have to do it. Anybody that has done it care to update on how its holding up? Ordered stuff to do mine today.
     
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  2. Aug 12, 2015 at 1:41 PM
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    which route did you decide to go?
     
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  3. Aug 12, 2015 at 1:46 PM
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    Ordered the FA-RMS-15-12-12. Going to try to come up with a little different mount option. Truck is only a week old, not ready to drill any holes or epoxy to the window but gotta do something.
     
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  4. Aug 12, 2015 at 1:51 PM
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  5. Aug 12, 2015 at 1:53 PM
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    That's the one I ordered. Now the wait.
     
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  6. Aug 13, 2015 at 5:53 AM
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  7. Aug 13, 2015 at 6:33 AM
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    that's how I'd probably do it, if I ever get around to doing it.
    Maybe, if I re-read this whole thing, someone's done it that way; I can't remember......
     
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  8. Aug 13, 2015 at 6:42 AM
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    Ooookay, went back through the thread and this is the exposed-actuator thread and not the hidden-motor-and-cable thread. Ooops. :anonymous:
     
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  9. Aug 13, 2015 at 7:40 AM
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    I've been running mine for about 4 months now with no issues. Definitely a huge improvement. Noisy but only for a few seconds and much better airflow through the cab.
     
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  10. Aug 13, 2015 at 7:56 AM
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    That's what I want to hear. Thanks.
     
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  11. Aug 13, 2015 at 8:14 AM
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    This is freaking money!!!! awesome job OP!:thumbsup:
     
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  12. Dec 31, 2015 at 12:49 PM
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    Anybody looking to do this interested in buying an actuator, I have one to sell. $50. Includes actuator, aluminum window bracket, clevis, switch, and a bracket I made to mount actuator which doesn't require any drilling.
    SOLD
     
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  13. Dec 31, 2015 at 1:00 PM
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    Mine pm inbound
     
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  14. Feb 8, 2016 at 4:22 PM
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    Looking at trying this mod. Has anyone else had any problems with the actuators wearing out? Has anyone tried a switch from a tundra rear sliding window?
     
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  15. Feb 9, 2016 at 4:35 AM
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    I did. I posted in here somewhere. I don't recall hearing it happen to anyone else though.
     
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  16. Feb 9, 2016 at 10:03 AM
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    Did you end up replacing the actuator or going another route?
     
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  17. Feb 9, 2016 at 10:09 AM
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    Went with the other kit, from Benwa, that is not being sold anymore. He created a kit with a Honda motor and some mods. I've had that installed for several years now.

    The actuator worked, while it did work, but was loud and slow. I spent extra to get the other kit.
     
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  18. Feb 9, 2016 at 10:14 AM
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  19. Feb 9, 2016 at 11:51 AM
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    I looked at BENWA's thread. Wish he was still making the kits.

    This seemed like an easier way to go. Still weighing my options.
     
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  20. Feb 9, 2016 at 1:39 PM
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    For what it's worth, I did the actuator method. It did work, but I ended up taking it out and going more Benwa's method. Like it a lot better.
     
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